Two Italian Delis In Driving Distance of Kalamazoo Make Nation’s Best List

Two of the best Italian delis are within driving distance of Kalamazoo, and once you get a taste for what these restaurants have to offer, you will easily make a day trip out of it.

Chowhound recently released a list of the best Italian delis in America, and was somehow able to dwindle it down to the top 15.

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I don’t know how, but a deli in Ohio made the list above the Italian deli in Michigan. But the two Italian delis that took top spots on the list were insert deli names here.

Here’s how they broke it down for both of them:

#5. J.P. Graziano Grocery in Chicago, Illinois

Founded by Sicilian-born Vincenzo Graziano in 1937, J.P. Graziano Grocery is still run by the same family today. The West Loop spot is famous for its house-made hot and mild giardiniera, which is a key component of Chicago's iconic Italian beef sandwich.

#9. Bari Foods in Chicago, Illinois

Established in 1973, Bari Foods is an old-school Italian deli that offers a little bit of everything. You can pick up imported grocery items like dried pasta, olive oils, and sauces. There's also a butcher shop where you can grab meats like veal, pork, and house-made sausages.

We’d love to know what your favorite Italian delis in Michigan are that did not make the list.

Send us a message on the champ button on our app and tell us where the best Italian delis are in Southwest Michigan, or Michigan for that matter. Maybe there’s one that flies under the radar that needs some special love.